1959 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1942 Packard 12
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,755 cc (12 cylinders), 1942 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 (291 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1942 Packard 12. (173 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1942 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Packard 12 weights approximately 1860 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 256 F1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1959 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1942 Packard 12 | |
Make | Ferrari | Packard |
Model | 256 F1 | 12 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 7755 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3440 mm |